Butler, PA is a great little city with lots of amenities. But sometimes you’ll be looking for something to do that isn’t available in town. No matter what your interests are, there’s bound to be day trips in the local area to suit you.
1. Live Sport in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a proud sporting history, including hosting the first professional football game in 1902, with its franchises winning numerous Stanley Cups, World Series, and Super Bowls. Nowadays, the city is home to major sports teams in football, baseball, and hockey.
And while it is possible to simply watch on TV, it’s a far better experience being there in person. Tickets are surprisingly affordable as well, starting from $22 for a Pirates game, while the Penguins or Steelers are a little more expensive. The city is just over an hour’s drive away, so it’s an easy journey for the whole family.
2. Akron Zoo
There’s no reason you must stay within the state. Akron Zoo, just south of Cleveland, Ohio, is home to over 700 animals, including otters, capybaras, lions, and Humboldt penguins. Up-close encounters are available for certain species, such as Galapagos Tortoises and Boer Goats.
There is a café open year-round in the Komodo Kingdom area of the zoo, with additional concessions in other parts of the zoo open during summer. The zoo is open 11 am – 4 pm daily from November to March, or 10 am – 5 pm the rest of the year. Tickets cost just $9 per person, with on-site parking costing $5.
3. Raccoon Creek State Park
Another great place for animal lovers is Raccoon Creek State Park, near Hookstown. An abundance of wildlife, including warblers, turkeys, red foxes, skunks, and opossums can be seen from its 44 miles of hiking trails. Most trails in the park also allow horse riding, mountain biking, and cross country skiing (weather permitting).
Alternatively, if you prefer getting out on the water, there is boat rental available at Raccoon Lake, with kayaks, canoes, hydrobikes, and rowboats available to hire up to one hour before dusk. It is also permitted to fish in any of the park’s waterways at any time of year. You can catch bluegill, sunfish, bullhead catfish, and smallmouth bass, among others.
4. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History could be what you’re looking for. With a wide range of exhibits, including dinosaurs, American Wildlife, and Arctic life, there’s bound to be something of interest for any visitor. The Discovery Basecamp gallery is a particularly child-oriented area of the museum, with a focus on hands-on displays to keep kids occupied for hours.
Located in downtown Pittsburgh, the museum is open 10 am – 5 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and from 10 am – 8 pm on Thursdays. Admission costs $19.50 for adults, $14.50 for seniors, and $11.50 for children and students (valid ID required).
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